What Band of Brothers Investment Group does

Band of Brothers Investment Group (BOBIG) is a privately held, founder-led investment and business ecosystem headquartered in Kapolei, Hawaii, with stated operations across Hawaii, North Carolina, Texas, and Arkansas. Founded in 2014 by U.S. Army Retired Chief Warrant Officer Four Dearonne Bethea, the company manages an umbrella of more than eleven sub-brands spanning real estate equity (Tri-City Equity Group), real estate advisory (Blueprint Real Estate Advisors), property management (Blacksand Property Management), capital management (Bethea Capital), marketing services (Thrive Marketing Co), media production (Treazure Studios), luxury lifestyle (Luxury In Every Wave), education and coaching (DB Coaching, The Blueprint Guide), a community platform (DB Community), and a top-1% Anytime Fitness franchise portfolio across four states. The company cites $200M in assets under management and 86 streams of income tied to its principals.

The core go-to-market combines community-driven, event-driven, and direct sales motions. Top-of-funnel demand is generated through the DBusiness Blueprint Podcast, social media across at least seven platforms, a weekly newsletter, YouTube, and flagship events including the Hawaii Millionaires Mindset Blueprint Conference and the Dallas Multi-Family Mastermind. Mid-funnel engagement is sustained through the DB Community platform, reported to hold 500+ entrepreneurs, and through one-on-one coaching sold via the "Hire Dearonne" service. Underlying technology is described as an investment and real estate portfolio management platform and a business coaching and education delivery system, with no disclosed AI, API, or integration footprint.

Revenue is generated across six stated streams: investment management, coaching and consulting, events and masterminds, franchise operations, marketing services, and media/content. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer concentration appears diffuse, spanning real estate, vacation rentals, food service, banking, and government/defense clients. The company is founder-owned with no disclosed external institutional investment and is recognized as a 2023 SBA Veteran Owners of The Year recipient.

Name

Band of Brothers Investment Group

Legal name

Band of Brothers Investment Group

Website

https://bobinvestmentgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Band of Brothers Investment Group is a privately held, founder-led investment and coaching ecosystem managing $200M in assets across real estate, franchise, media, and community sub-brands, serving aspiring and veteran entrepreneurs in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Investment & Entrepreneur Coaching

NAICS

All Other Financial Investment Activities (52399), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Management Buyout / Management Buy-In (MBO/MBI) (FSANABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAB), B2B/ABM Creative Agencies (MPAAAAAI)

Keywords

• Real estate investment
• Business coaching services
• Entrepreneur education
• Multifamily investing
• Wealth building programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kapolei

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Investment Management: Real estate and diversified investment portfolio management generating returns on $200M in assets under management through property investments and equity partnerships.
2. Coaching & Consulting Services: Investor and entrepreneur coaching programs offered through 'Hire Dearonne' service, providing one-on-one guidance on wealth building and business strategy.
3. Events & Masterminds: Revenue from event registrations including Dallas Multi-Family Mastermind, Hawaii Millionaires Mindset Blueprint Conference, and DB Community membership programs.
4. Franchise Operations: Top 1% performing Anytime Fitness franchise operations across Hawaii, North Carolina, Texas, and Arkansas.
5. Marketing Services: Thrive Marketing Co provides marketing services to external clients, generating service-based revenue.
6. Media & Content: Podcast content, The Blueprint Guide educational materials, and Treazure Studios media production creating content monetization opportunities.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Band of Brothers Investment Group (BOBIG) is a private investment and business coaching firm led by U.S. Army veteran Dearonne Bethea. It manages over $200M in diversified assets across real estate equity partnerships, property management, and franchise operations, while selling coaching, masterminds, and community membership programs to entrepreneurs and investors.

Product overview

Band of Brothers Investment Group operates as a diversified investment and business ecosystem led by CEO Dearonne Bethea, a U.S. Army Retired Veteran. The core offering is BOBIG, which manages over $200M in assets under management across real estate and business ventures. The ecosystem includes multiple sub-brands covering coaching services (DB Coaching), community platforms (DB Community), media/podcast content (DB Podcast, Treazure Studios), marketing services (Thrive Marketing Co), property management (Blacksand Property Management), and real estate advisory (Blueprint Real Estate Advisors, Tri-City Equity Group). Educational and networking events include the annual Hawaii Millionaires Mindset Blueprint Conference and Dallas Multi-Family Mastermind. The company operates with 86 streams of income and follows a motto of "100 businesses, 100 streams of income" to teach financial literacy and empower communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hawaii Millionaires Mindset Blueprint Conference (HMMBC): Annual conference focused on real estate investing and wealth building strategies
• DB Community
• Dallas Multi-Family Mastermind

Products and services

• Band of Brothers Investment Group (BOBIG) Investment Management Primary investment platform led by Dearonne Bethea that manages diversified real estate and business investments, including property acquisitions and equity partnerships, serving individual investors and entrepreneurs.
• DB Coaching One-on-one coaching and consulting services for investors and entrepreneurs, providing personalized guidance on wealth building, business strategy, and creating multiple income streams.
• DB Community (DBConnect) Membership-based online community platform for visionaries and entrepreneurs focused on wealth creation and business networking, featuring educational content and mastermind resources.
• Hawaii Millionaires Mindset Blueprint Conference (HMMBC) Annual conference event for entrepreneurs and investors focused on real estate investing, wealth-building strategies, and financial literacy education.
• Dallas Multi-Family Mastermind In-person and virtual mastermind event focused on multi-family real estate investing strategies, with both live and virtual attendance options.
• Blueprint Real Estate Advisors (BREA)
• Tri-City Equity Group Real estate equity partnership focused on property acquisitions and investment opportunities, offering investors access to real estate deals.
• Blacksand Property Management Property management services for real estate assets within the investment portfolio, including tenant management and property operations.
• Thrive Marketing Co Marketing services company providing branding, promotional, and growth marketing services to external clients and the broader investment group ecosystem.
• DB Investments Investment portfolio offering access to real estate and business investment opportunities for individual and accredited investors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86 streams of income created for founder
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tri-City Equity GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDearonne Bethea serves as Key Principal of Tri-City Equity Group, a strategic real estate equity partnership focused on property investments and wealth building.
• Blueprint Real Estate Advisors (BREA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDearonne Bethea serves as Managing Partner of Blueprint Real Estate Advisors, providing real estate advisory services and investment guidance.
• Blacksand Property ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDearonne Bethea serves as Managing Partner of Blacksand Property Management, managing real estate properties and investment portfolios.
• Luxury In Every Wave (LEW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDearonne Bethea serves as CEO of Luxury In Every Wave, a business venture under the Band of Brothers Investment Group umbrella.
• Thrive Marketing CominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDearonne Bethea serves as CEO of Thrive Marketing Co, providing marketing services that may complement client businesses.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BiggerPockets: Largest online community and education platform for real estate investors, offering podcasts, forums, books, and tools. Directly comparable to BOBIG's DB Community + DB Podcast + real estate investor conference model serving aspiring and active real estate investors.
• Cardone Capital / Grant Cardone: Real estate investment firm combined with high-profile entrepreneur coaching, events, and training programs run by Grant Cardone. Closely comparable model to BOBIG's blend of multifamily investment management plus large-scale entrepreneur coaching and events.
• Dean Graziosi: Real estate investor and educator offering masterminds, courses, and live events (e.g., Mastermind.com). Directly comparable to BOBIG's Dallas Multi-Family Mastermind and Hawaii Millionaires Mindset Blueprint Conference formats targeting aspiring real estate investors.

Broad incumbents

• Rich Dad / The Rich Dad Company: Established financial education and real estate investing brand founded by Robert Kiyosaki, offering books, courses, and coaching. Comparable to BOBIG's wealth-building education and coaching offering, though with significantly larger brand scale and more mature course products.
• Keller Williams Realty: Large real estate franchise with significant agent education, masterminds, and investment-focused divisions. Comparable in the real estate education and community-building dimension, though primarily focused on agent productivity rather than investor education.
• Tony Robbins: Premier business and wealth coaching/events brand offering live events, business mastery programs, and wealth-building education. Comparable to BOBIG's coaching/community/event model, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader scope beyond real estate.

Regional players

• Beachbody / BODi: Direct-to-consumer fitness and coaching brand using community, content, and events to drive customer acquisition. Partially comparable to BOBIG's multi-channel community/content/event GTM motion, though focused on fitness rather than real estate and entrepreneurship.

Emerging players

• Roofstock: Online marketplace and education platform for single-family rental investors, offering property listings, management services, and educational content. Comparable as a tech-enabled real estate investment education and access platform targeting the same aspiring investor audience as BOBIG.
• Mindvalley: Online personal development and entrepreneurship education platform offering courses, events, and a community app. Comparable to BOBIG's DB Community + coaching + events model serving aspiring entrepreneurs seeking wealth-building and personal development content.

Others

• Anytime Fitness (parent franchisor): Parent franchisor of the Anytime Fitness franchise system in which BOBIG operates top 1% locations across four states. Relevant as the principal counterparty and brand licensor for BOBIG's franchise operations revenue stream.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/dearonne_bethea
• YouTubetinyurl.com/DBusinessBlueprintPodcast
• Facebookfacebook.com/dearonne.bethea
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/dearonne
• Instagraminstagram.com/dearonne.bethea
• TikToktiktok.com/@dearonne

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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